Meet our Team

The Vermont State University experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With that, we’re committed to making the admission process easier. Whether you have questions about your application or want to learn more about VTSU’s opportunities across our in-person and online learning communities, our dedicated admission team is here to help. We’re excited to meet you!

Contact Admissions anytime by email at Admissions@VermontState.edu, voice at 888.398.VTSU (8878), or text us at 802.810.8878.

Vermont State’s Admissions Counselors are available to meet virtually. We look forward to chatting with you!

Jump to: Undergraduate Counselors | Graduate Counselors | International Counselors | Online Counselors | VAST and Early College Counselors | Campus Visit Coordinators | Administration

Undergraduate Admissions Counselors

Elga Gruner

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Williston Campus

    Elga Gruner can help with questions about:

    Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS), Dental Hygiene (AS & BS), Professional Pilot Technology (BS), Radiologic Science (AS), Respiratory Therapy (AS), Undecided (Randolph & Williston), Counseling (MA), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS), School Counseling (MA)

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Jack Lareau can help with questions about:

    Nursing (AS), Paramedicine (CT), Practical Nursing (CT), Veterinary Technology (AAS)

Amanda Ley

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Amanda Fabian can help with questions about:

    Applied Business Degree Completion (BS), Business (AS & BS), Exercise Science (BS), Resort and Hospitality Management (BS)

Admissions counselor, Casey Meczywor

Admissions Counselor

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Casey Meczywor can help with questions about:

    Art History (BA), Biology (BS), Creative Writing (BFA), Environmental Science (BS), Fine Arts (AA, BA, BFA), General Studies (AA), Health Education (BS), Literature & Writing (BA), Media Arts (BA), Music (BA), Music Education (BM), Musical Theater (BA), Photography (BA), Physical Education (BS), Sport Management (BS) Studio Arts (BA), Theater Arts (BA), Wildlife & Forest Conservation (BS)

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Jacob Rogenski can help with questions about:

    Architectural Engineering Technology (AS & BS), Automotive Technology (AAS), Applied Business Degree Completion (BS), Business (AS & BS), Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology (AE), Construction Management (AAS & BS), Data Science & Applied Statistics (BS), Diesel Power Technology (AAS), Electrical Engineering Technology (AE & BS), Electromechanical Engineering Technology (BS), General Engineering Technology (AE), Health Science (BS), Information Technology (AS & BS), Mathematics (AS & BS) Mechanical Engineering Technology (AE & BS), Nursing (BSN), Software Engineering (AS & BS)

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Patrick Rogers can help with questions about:

    Undergraduate Online Students Admissions Team and Process

Admissions counselor, Neil Sinclair

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Williston Campus

    Neil Sinclair can help with questions about:

    Early College; Education, Elementary with Special Education (BA), Education, Secondary with Special Education (BA), Early Childhood and Special Education (BA), Undecided

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Rachel Smith can help with questions about:

    Nursing (AS), Nursing (MSN), Practical Nursing (CT)

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Senior Admissions Counselor

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    Dylan Thorburn can help with questions about:

    Animation & Illustration (BFA), Applied Psychology & Human Services (BS), Applied Business Degree Completion (BS), Atmospheric Sciences (BS), Business (AS & BS), Communications (AA & BA), Creative Writing (BFA), Criminal Justice (AA & BA), Exercise Science (BS), Graphic Design (AA & BA), History (BA), Human Services (AS), Mountain Resort Management (AS), Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism (BS), Music Business & Industry (BS), Restorative Justice (AS & BS)

Paul Winters, Associate Director of Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Paul Winters can help with questions about:

    Undergraduate Admissions Team and Process

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Joe Zeitler can help with questions about:

    Anthropology, Archaeology & Geography (BS), Criminal Justice (AA & BA), Forensic Psychology (BS), History (BA), Political Science (BA), Psychological Science (AA, BA, BS), Social Work (BSW), Sociology (BA)

Graduate Admissions Counselors

Nate Ball, Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    • Johnson, Martinetti

    Nate Ball can help with questions about:

    Graduate and International Admissions Team and Process

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    Sara Connolly can help with questions about:

    International Students; Graduate: Art, Art Education, Athletic Leadership, Athletic Training, Business Administration, Dance Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Research, Elementary Education with Special Education, Foundations of Education, Leadership Studies, Learning, Design, and Technology, Liberal Studies, Middle Level Education, Music Education, Principalship Endorsement Sequence, Secondary Education, School Counseling, Special Education, Technology for Creative Instruction, Theater Arts Education

International Admissions Counselors

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    Sara Connolly can help with questions about:

    International Students; Graduate: Art, Art Education, Athletic Leadership, Athletic Training, Business Administration, Dance Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Research, Elementary Education with Special Education, Foundations of Education, Leadership Studies, Learning, Design, and Technology, Liberal Studies, Middle Level Education, Music Education, Principalship Endorsement Sequence, Secondary Education, School Counseling, Special Education, Technology for Creative Instruction, Theater Arts Education

Online Admissions Counselors

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Online Program Enrollment Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions

    Moses Harris can help with questions about:

    Supports online students through the admissions and financial aid process by providing personalized guidance, helping with applications, and navigating financial aid options. Online students interested in: Early Childhood Education Online Completion (BS), General Studies (AA), Interdisciplinary Studies (BA), Professional Studies (BS), Psychological Science (AA & BA), and Undecided.

Online Program Enrollment Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions

    Justin Rathbun can help with questions about:

    Supports online students through the admissions and financial aid process by providing personalized guidance, helping with applications, and navigating financial aid options. Online students interested in: Applied Business Degree Completion (BS), Business (AS & BS), Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion (BS), Holistic Health (BS), and Nursing Online Degree Completion (BS)

Early College Admissions Counselors

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    Brandon Kennedy can help with questions about:

    Dual Enrollment, Early College, Undecided Lyndon and Johnson Students, Undergraduate Admissions Process

Admissions counselor, Neil Sinclair

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Williston Campus

    Neil Sinclair can help with questions about:

    Early College; Education, Elementary with Special Education (BA), Education, Secondary with Special Education (BA), Early Childhood and Special Education (BA), Undecided

School and Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Randolph Campus

    Bridgett Taylor can help with questions about:

    Dual Enrollment

Campus Visit Coordinators

Hailey Demers, Admissions

Assistant Director of Campus Visits & Events

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

    • Johnson

    Hailey Demers can help with questions about:

    Visits and events at the Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph, and Williston campus locations, as well as Virtual Information Sessions

Admissions Van Le

Campus Event & Visit Coordinator

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    • Killington

    Van Le can help with questions about:

    Visits and events at the Castleton and Killington campus locations.

Administration

Joann Austin

Student Financial Support Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Kaitlin Dallman

Admissions Operations CRM Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Cathy Donohue, Content Manager, Enrollment

Content Manager

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Johnson Campus

Associate Director of Enrollment Operations

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Stacy Hopkins

Student Financial Support Specialist

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Lyndon Campus

Director of Enrollment Operations

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Communications Coordinator

  • Department

    • Communications
  • Primary Office Location

    Johnson Campus

Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

Director of Enrollment Communications

  • Department

    • Admissions
  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus